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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.77, 409.32 and 247.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.77, 409.32 and 247.57 is: 341.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.77 : 409.32 = 247.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.77/409.32 = 247.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.77x = 409.32 × 247.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.77x = 101,335.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,335.35/296.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.46

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